Route 171 over Prov & Worc Railroad
FairWindham County, Connecticut · 600 West of JCT Route 12 · Structure no. 01425
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 171 over Prov & Worc Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 171 over Prov & Worc Railroad in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 68 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,562 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 171 over Prov & Worc Railroad built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Route 171 over Prov & Worc Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Route 171 over Prov & Worc Railroad carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 171 over Prov & Worc Railroad?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Route 171 over Prov & Worc Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.